Marquez says Acosta “is ready” for 2024 MotoGP step

Acosta, who is 19 years old, made his Moto3 debut in 2021 with the Ajo KTM squad and scored a podium in his first race, before taking his maiden grand prix victory in the following Doha GP from pitlane.

The young Spaniard won six grands prix on his way to the Moto3 title in his rookie year before stepping up to Moto2 with Aki Ajo’s squad in 2022.

Taking three wins in his first…